Every Sunday, 5 true stories from Nigeria and across Africa, picked for you. Read them in 2 minutes, then enjoy your week.
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Abdulmumin Jimoh
He topped a field of 110 players from across the continent with a big comeback, and his win helped Nigeria take the Best Country award too. Scrabble is one of the places where Nigerians quietly rule Africa.
Yinka Ogunbiyi
Braiding takes hours and is a craft so many of us grew up around. She turned it into a working machine, a world first that puts African hair at the centre of robotics.
Atoyebi Adewumi
Out of entrants nationwide, one young graduate's writing came out on top, a reminder that a sharp pen can open big doors.